Gotta request takes on these games before the line forms:
Baylor - Definitely.
Neil:
I lean Baylor but am on the fence. Can you please convince me to go with my gut and take the bears tonight.
Thanks in Advance
Neil:
I lean Baylor but am on the fence. Can you please convince me to go with my gut and take the bears tonight.
Thanks in Advance
Drake finds itself in a tough spot right now, with arguably its best player, Ben Simons, sidelined with mono. The Bulldogs didn't fare well in their first game without their star, scoring a season-low 39 points in a blowout loss to Missouri State on Saturday. Keep in mind, they had struggled in their previous game as well, putting up only 54 points in a loss at Indiana State. This isn't an ideal spot for the Drake offense to bounce back, as Illinois State has proven to be a tough defensive foe at home, where it allows just 56.9 points per game on 37.4% shooting. I've called the Redbirds a 'flaky' team on more than one occasion this season, due to their inconsistent nature. They're coming off back-to-back solid performances offensively, although one of those came in a runaway win for Creighton one week ago tonight (we cashed with the Blue Jays in that 28-point rout). It's worth noting that the Redbirds have scored over 70 points in back-to-back games, as they've yet to accomplish that feat in three consecutive contests this season. 70 could be a key number for Illinois State in this one, at least as far as the total is concerned. Note that the Redbirds have broken the 70-point barrier only once in their last four home games, and that came on Saturday against Bradley, the worst team in the Missouri Valley Conference. That contest still only reached 126 total points, as Illinois State put forth a terrific defensive effort, holding the Braves to only 48 points. I say that 70 points will be a key number in relation to the total, as I don't expect Drake to break 60. It's been a struggle for the Bulldogs to get into the 60s on the road in MVC play at the best of times this season. Now without Simons in the lineup, that task becomes even tougher. Note that the 'under' is 4-1-1 in Drake's six conference road games so far this season. The 'over' has cashed in each of the last four meetings in this series, but we're dealing with a different set of circumstances tonight. Drake knows that scoring is going to be an issue, and should do all it can to keep the number of possessions down in this one. Illinois State doesn't mind playing that type of game, as despite what we've seen over its last two contests, it is by no means an offensive powerhouse. The Redbirds have held the opposition to 54 points or less in three of their last four wins. Strong defensive play has been a key to any success they've had this season |
Drake finds itself in a tough spot right now, with arguably its best player, Ben Simons, sidelined with mono. The Bulldogs didn't fare well in their first game without their star, scoring a season-low 39 points in a blowout loss to Missouri State on Saturday. Keep in mind, they had struggled in their previous game as well, putting up only 54 points in a loss at Indiana State. This isn't an ideal spot for the Drake offense to bounce back, as Illinois State has proven to be a tough defensive foe at home, where it allows just 56.9 points per game on 37.4% shooting. I've called the Redbirds a 'flaky' team on more than one occasion this season, due to their inconsistent nature. They're coming off back-to-back solid performances offensively, although one of those came in a runaway win for Creighton one week ago tonight (we cashed with the Blue Jays in that 28-point rout). It's worth noting that the Redbirds have scored over 70 points in back-to-back games, as they've yet to accomplish that feat in three consecutive contests this season. 70 could be a key number for Illinois State in this one, at least as far as the total is concerned. Note that the Redbirds have broken the 70-point barrier only once in their last four home games, and that came on Saturday against Bradley, the worst team in the Missouri Valley Conference. That contest still only reached 126 total points, as Illinois State put forth a terrific defensive effort, holding the Braves to only 48 points. I say that 70 points will be a key number in relation to the total, as I don't expect Drake to break 60. It's been a struggle for the Bulldogs to get into the 60s on the road in MVC play at the best of times this season. Now without Simons in the lineup, that task becomes even tougher. Note that the 'under' is 4-1-1 in Drake's six conference road games so far this season. The 'over' has cashed in each of the last four meetings in this series, but we're dealing with a different set of circumstances tonight. Drake knows that scoring is going to be an issue, and should do all it can to keep the number of possessions down in this one. Illinois State doesn't mind playing that type of game, as despite what we've seen over its last two contests, it is by no means an offensive powerhouse. The Redbirds have held the opposition to 54 points or less in three of their last four wins. Strong defensive play has been a key to any success they've had this season |
Any longshot ML dogs have any value tonight IYO. Duke, Gtown, N.Iowa??
Any longshot ML dogs have any value tonight IYO. Duke, Gtown, N.Iowa??
Can you please elaborate on your Baylor play, revenge aside?
Can you please elaborate on your Baylor play, revenge aside?
Nropp, why do you take the total for NCWilm/Delaware when you took NCWilm as HF and they won for you? You had a long write-up on the side, wouldn't what you wrote apply now that they are RD's? Thank you for any reply!
Nropp, why do you take the total for NCWilm/Delaware when you took NCWilm as HF and they won for you? You had a long write-up on the side, wouldn't what you wrote apply now that they are RD's? Thank you for any reply!
Nropp, why do you take the total for NCWilm/Delaware when you took NCWilm as HF and they won for you? You had a long write-up on the side, wouldn't what you wrote apply now that they are RD's? Thank you for any reply!
Nropp, why do you take the total for NCWilm/Delaware when you took NCWilm as HF and they won for you? You had a long write-up on the side, wouldn't what you wrote apply now that they are RD's? Thank you for any reply!
Neil - A couple totals Im curious on your thoughts. WFU-UVA 119. I like the over here. I think there's an outside chance Wake baits VA into a quicker pace...just a tad. Wake's D is awful and I think Wake tries to push the ball inside and cause some foul trouble with VA's bigs.
Toledo-Ohio. Total 136...seems like the over is the play...these teams both seem to push the tempo...and throw up alot of 3's...Im thinking each team puts up at total of 40 3's and i think it goes way over.
Your take?
Neil - A couple totals Im curious on your thoughts. WFU-UVA 119. I like the over here. I think there's an outside chance Wake baits VA into a quicker pace...just a tad. Wake's D is awful and I think Wake tries to push the ball inside and cause some foul trouble with VA's bigs.
Toledo-Ohio. Total 136...seems like the over is the play...these teams both seem to push the tempo...and throw up alot of 3's...Im thinking each team puts up at total of 40 3's and i think it goes way over.
Your take?
Thanks for the Monday night winners on Elon and Davidson. Keep up the Good work. Richmond is my local team so it will be fun to watch that game. I like your Mich and baylor picks tonight. Good Luck!
Thanks Again
Nate
Thanks for the Monday night winners on Elon and Davidson. Keep up the Good work. Richmond is my local team so it will be fun to watch that game. I like your Mich and baylor picks tonight. Good Luck!
Thanks Again
Nate
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